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Well, I suspect bus companies will be losing even more revenue if the state pension age concessionary bus fare scheme disappears because pensioners won't be able to afford the full fare, therefore won't use the buses as often = bus operators will be getting less revenue. And if  the fares go up to compensate for that then even more fare paying passengers won't use them. And if the bus operators ...

4 Sep 2014

Have put this together. Please add to it if you know of any concessions I have left out. I have compiled it with those living in Dawlish and immediate area in mind so things like cinema tickets for the 60+ that are only available in places like Plymouth and Bristol I've left out (although of course if anyone knows of any cinema ticket offers at the Alexandra Cinema in Newton Abbot and/or at the ...

Ah yes - the impact of all of this on women in particular (especially as great play has been made by the government of how the new system will be of benefit to women). That will be my next line of research.

3 Sep 2014

Okey doke - here's an update. Have just phoned the pensions helpline (see my first post). They can't give exact state pension predictions yet but....... they can send out an example of what you would have got under the present system compared to what you could be getting under the new system. If you phone them make sure you have your NI number to hand as you will be asked for it. I asked ...

I am in the process of collating info for those aged 60+ as to what concessions/deals may be available to them both nationally and locally. I would be really grateful for any information regarding this project especially if you know of any local concessions offered by, say, any of the trades associated with the building trade (eg plumbers, electricians), taxi services, barbers, hairdressers, oh ...

Yes, I also thought along similar lines to yourself when I read that bit.

1 Sep 2014

http://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/great-sw-walks/ if you take a look at the walks shown for Torbay and East Devon you will find one due to take place in Dawlish.

http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2014/03/does-osbornes-budget-herald-raid-pensioner-benefits

31 Aug 2014

would that be free public transport for all those of state retirement age or only for those of state retirement age who are "most in need".

31 Aug 2014

But to return to the original topic of this thread (aged 60+ free travel concessions and the variations of such provision around the UK). Seems those aged 60+ get free bus, train and ferry travel in Merseyside 'n all. http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/Tickets/concessions/Pages/60+.aspx